FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Keyser Soze]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

We seemed to lack the passion Millwall displayed when hunting down the ball this afternoon, particularly during the second half. It felt as if Bulut hadn't fired them up enough at half-time to get back in the game and seek the equaliser.

Tanner needs to go out to a Division 2 outfit next season IMO as he is simply not good enough at this level. His passing is shocking at times and his tackling even worse. But then you could say that of others, too.

So, is this the Bulut's fault? Think he could have done more in some games, but he would argue he had limited resources and did the best he could given the restrictions placed on the club to bring in new players.

Think this summer we need a root and branch change. We need to offload some players who are not performing at this level and develop a better strategy on and off the pitch.

Tanner’s passing and tackling is poor. But the lad is 6 foot, is quick, has good feet and finishes quite well.

I would take these key attributes and play him up front. Just use his dribbling, pace and finishing and play to his strengths. He can’t be worse than Meite or Etete.

A front line of, this Colwill behind could be worth a gamble

Grant. Tanner. Bowler

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Do you watch much football?

Great post.

[LA Bluebird]

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Tanner has got to go somewhere and play for a season. Other than the physical attributes he’s not ready for a level below, not even close. I’d have Ashford in the squad ahead of every time based on just the 30 minutes he’s played.

[City123]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Tanner’s passing and tackling is poor. But the lad is 6 foot, is quick, has good feet and finishes quite well.

I would take these key attributes and play him up front. Just use his dribbling, pace and finishing and play to his strengths. He can’t be worse than Meite or Etete.

A front line of, this Colwill behind could be worth a gamble

Grant. Tanner. Bowler

Does he finish well? He scored a very good goal against Swansea but that was hardly a "striker's goal", he also followed that up with missing an open goal against Sunderland a week or so later

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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I just don’t understand the tactics.

Is our strategy for scoring a goal literally "see if we can pinch one from a set piece"? Hard to make out any other tactic.

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Is our strategy for scoring a goal literally "see if we can pinch one from a set piece"? Hard to make out any other tactic.

Jimmy The Jock seems to know…..

[Former Labour leader]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Played well enough until Millwall scored just before half time against the run of play. 2nd half non event.

[Former Labour leader]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

You can see why Phillips has only ever scored a handful of goals in his career. Really should have hit the target,and if he had he would have scored. City's best chance.

[D. Advocaat]

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Is our strategy for scoring a goal literally "see if we can pinch one from a set piece"? Hard to make out any other tactic.

Really no idea what our attacking tactics are and the plyaers look equally lost.

Not sure why, after a performance like that, attention turns to Tanner- the whole team was garbage with the sole exception of Ashford who put in a decent showing.

[Dave Blue]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I think Bulut ought to go but I wonder does he play this way because he realises the players are too lazy to put much effort in. That would explain a fair bit.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Does he finish well? He scored a very good goal against Swansea but that was hardly a "striker's goal", he also followed that up with missing an open goal against Sunderland a week or so later

Exactly, Tanner’s been living off that Swansea goal for months. He was hopeless when he came on today and I don’t see any sign of progression from him as the season has gone on - quite the opposite actually. I don’t think Bulut’s negative attitude helped Tanner in the weeks after the Swansea goal, but you can’t blame a performance like today’s on the manager - if anything, Bulut has given him too many chances lately because he’s not been doing anything to earn them in recent months.

[olderblue]

Re: FT: MILLWALL 3 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Exactly, Tanner’s been living off that Swansea goal for months. He was hopeless when he came on today and I don’t see any sign of progression from him as the season has gone on - quite the opposite actually. I don’t think Bulut’s negative attitude helped Tanner in the weeks after the Swansea goal, but you can’t blame a performance like today’s on the manager - if anything, Bulut has given him too many chances lately because he’s not been doing anything to earn them in recent months.

Like a few in our squad, maybe he thinks he’s arrived, rather than thinking he’s at base camp!

Tanner has a raw talent but either lacks the discipline required of a good Championship player or he’s peaked at the Jacks game, and is punching above his weight
He needs to go out on loan next season to a Div 2 side, which I think is he’s level

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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Like a few in our squad, maybe he thinks he’s arrived, rather than thinking he’s at base camp!

Tanner has a raw talent but either lacks the discipline required of a good Championship player or he’s peaked at the Jacks game, and is punching above his weight
He needs to go out on loan next season to a Div 2 side, which I think is he’s level

You're a good poster. I find myself agreeing with a lot of what you say.

[Jimmy the Jock]

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Like a few in our squad, maybe he thinks he’s arrived, rather than thinking he’s at base camp!

Tanner has a raw talent but either lacks the discipline required of a good Championship player or he’s peaked at the Jacks game, and is punching above his weight
He needs to go out on loan next season to a Div 2 side, which I think is he’s level

I believe he was dropped from the squad altogether after the Swansea game where he scored a worldy.
Billy big bollocks was strutting his stuff round the place by all accords .
Nothing wrong with a bit of arrogance , be nice to see it backed up with a bit more football .
I am all for bringing the youngsters through , its a joy to watch even when we aren't playing so well.
Colwill has gone from showing a bit of skill here and there in cameo appearances to being pivotal in most good things that happen.
I doubt Tanner will do the same , but each time he comes on I hope he does.

[Tuerto]

Re: MILLWALL v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

****ing rubbish.

Post of the thread. Way to much analysing, excuses etc. It's exactly how you put it, ****ing Rubbish.